Hey everyone,
Just wanted to drop a note on FTW and what's going on for anyone interested on the process.
Shit is weird right now, the industry is simultaneously exploding and imploding so we are gonna do our thing our way. Skateboarding needs a 'fuck you.' We want to make shoes that fit right, look good and can stand up to skateboarding and do so at an honest price. Footwear That Works...
Here's where we are currently:
Samples - I have one lasted upper sample so far, expecting the first weartest samples for me to check out in the next couple weeks. Thanks to you guys that hit me up about testing, I'll get at you when I have pairs to send out to people, probably more like July/August for those.
Models/Colors - Did some redesigns and shifting, I have four designs out, we are moving ahead with three for production, 2 colors each, I'll end up finalizing those in the next month or so, but there will definitely be some black/white and some white/gum. Maybe triple black and triple white too.
Team - I have some feelers out there, so far I got a local Portland homie, Cam Barrett who is a rad dude and gonna help out. This will also be easier once I have real samples to show.
Internets - We are most active on @ftwbrand on IG. My homie Drew is on board doing artwork and edits and more will come when samples get in.
As far as the rest of what's happening, I figured I would ask you guys what you want to see or know about. I didn't want to get too fancy and post a press release or some shit, so if you want to see sketches, line art, have any other questions or concerns about my history, whatever else, just let me know and I'll do my best to keep up. I'll answer if I can, if I can't I'll do my best to tell you why. I really want to make this a thing that skateboarders can feel like they are part of. It's not going to be easy, we are doing it on our own with our own money, but I still believe in skateboarding and want to contribute.
Thanks.